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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1938

Page

8

Senator Foss Alleges Overpriced State Medical Supplies

State Senator William St. Foss of Mercer county, known as a graft investigator, claims evidence shows the Welfare Department paid 30 to 300 percent more for drugs and medicines than municipal hospitals. He will present facts to James Metzenbaum, counsel for the Senate panel. The piece also notes opposition to Governor Davey's Board of Trustees pick and a rejected Industrial Commission appointment.

Columbus Wiliam St. Foss Mercer County Ohio State Welfare Department Sen. Foss James Metzenbaum Senate Davey Lockwood Thompson Cleveland Oho State University Board of Trustees Fred M. Pickens Circleville State Industrial Commission

Woman Sentenced On Narcotics Charge

Federal Judge Mell G Underwood sentenced Eva Sheehey of North Lewisburg to 18 months in a federal penal institution on a guilty plea to possessing narcotics. Sheehey and her ex-husband Fred Sheehey were arrested in a Columbus hotel on August 21 after previously entering not guilty pleas.

Columbus Mell G. Underwood Eva Sheehey North Lewisburg

Divorce Suit of Naylor Postponed Indefinitely

The divorce case of Bertha M. Naylor versus Arch W. Naylor in Zanesville Ohio was postponed indefinitely today. Counsel cited a physician's certificate explaining the defendant’s inability to attend the hearing amid an Ohio Attorney General parole and pardon investigation.

Zanesville, O Bertha M. Naylor Arch W. Naylor Ohio Attorney General Naylor

Loyalists Consider Evacuation of Teruel if Advisable

Loyalist leaders in Bancelona say evacuation of Teruel could occur when desirable but would not diminish the significance of their capture. They claim seizure of Teruel disrupted Nationalist plans to sever Valencia and Barcelona from Madrid, with mountain passes east of Teruel likely to hold against Nationalist forces. A senior Loyalist official notes even a loss of Teruel would not alter the broader objective.

Bancelona Teruel Valencia Barcelona Madrid Franco Francisco Franco

Grass and Auto Fires Cause No Damage

Grass fire at 3:50 p.m. burned four acres on vacant property north of Caroline Street. boys with matches blamed. Auto fire at 7:27 p.m. involved a truck owned by M. Ingram on Broad Street. driver smothered flames with rags after gasoline line broke and gas ignition from hot exhaust. Hose Company No. 1 responded. no damage.

Lyria Caroline Street M. Ingram South Prospect Street Broad Street Hose Company No. 1

Expert match makers to establish Pretoria factory

Experts from Helsingfors Finland travel to Pretoria South Africa to set up a new factory capable of producing 200000 boxes of matches daily. The venture signals a major expansion in regional manufacturing with high output goals and cross border collaboration.

Helsingsfors Finland Pretoria South Africa

Friends Of Pastor Oppose Resume Of Long Fast

MEMPHIS TENN June 25 Friends of the Rev Israel HH Noe said they would try to persuade him to abandon his 10 year plan for immor tality on earth and not resume fasting after recovery. He has been 22 days without food or water but iv feedings strengthen him. Doctors warn recovery or death will be slow and his rugged constitution aided his tolerance of fasting.

Memphis Tenn Israel HH. Noe Earth Episcopal Cathedral of St. Mary Noe Baptist Memorial Hospital

Baridits Hold Up Insurance Office in Cleveland

Three men in black masks robbed a Prudential Insurance branch in Cleveland today. They forced twenty staff to line up, escaped in a green Ford sedan with stolen plates, taking between 2400 and 6000 dollars. Police noted the car plates had been stolen locally last August.

Cleveland, O Prudential Insurance Co

Tax Foreclosure Cases Filed in Lorain County Clerk’s Office

Additional tax foreclosure cases filed list numerous debtors with towns like Sheffield, Elyria, Avon Lake, Black River and Lorain. Amounts range from a few cents to hundreds of dollars, including Guiselle D Alterio, I W Sharp, Joseph Apone, Raymond Blasidell, and Harold Irish among others as recorded in the clerk of courts docket.

Clerk of Courts Guiselle D'Alterio Sheffield Leon Cady International Real Estate Company Elizabeth Marsilies Entre- Nous Club Brownhelm Jean W. Kavanagh Avon Lake I. W. Sharp Gregorio Clemente Joseph Apone Lorain Thomas Capasso Joseph Capasso Jean Curio John C. Smith Black River Jacob Dzurilla Antal Gregor Louis Mihelcic Harold K. Irish Sheffield Lake Fred and Matilda Fry Raymond Blaisdell Martin Nagy Omer T. Krebs Norbert P. Krebs Claude M. Krebs Joseph Fitzgerald William H. Fitzgerald Joseph Corrigan Steve Rehoreg Isabella Dresser Elyria Helen Vogely Thomas Cornell Frank Hoy Walter Hranilovich Effie Austin Gusay Walter Joseph Bohinec

Townsend Club Plans For Coming Events

The Elyria Townsend Club No 1 met last night at 136 Middle Ave with a large attendance. A talk by Morton of the Blast Oberlin Club and visitors from Lorain Club No 1 were heard. W B Albers will lecture on the Townsend Plan in Oberlin on Feb 1 with a pot luck supper. An Otis J Bouma talk is planned for Cleveland Public Auditorium next Sunday at 2 PM with bus transportation arranged. A Townsend dance is set for Saturday night at the I O O F Hall on West Broad Street.

Elyria Townsend Club No Middle Ave Morton Cleveland Claude Doane West Broad Street

Trial Date Set For Ambrose Rasner In DUI Case

Ambrose Rasner of 405 Gulf Road faces a driving while intoxicated charge. The trial is scheduled before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro Monday afternoon, per Police Chief W. J. Stankard's report.

Ambrose Rasner 405 Gulf Road Joseph Q. Petro J. Stankard

Delivery ad from Mrs Esther Wood hours address listed

A brief classified style notice by Mrs Esther Wood lists a delivery service with contact numbers. It states 306 N Professor St and 82 Union St as locations and provides phone numbers 2323 and 4174 for orders.

Esther Wood N. Professor St

98 register for work Oberlin Ohio

The Oberlin Employment Bureau reports eighteen adults and seventy five high school students registered for work last week. Three found placements. The service is free to job seekers and is aided by the Junior Forum with Mrs. Clarence Berg in charge. The office at the Oberlin Laundry operates 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and references are being checked to protect employers.

Oberlin, Q Employment Bureau Oberlin Junior Forum Clarence Berg Oberlin Laundry

Christmas Club Holds Annual Meeting and Elections

The Christmas Club met after a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. W. D. Hobbs home on East Lorain street. Reports covered the past year and officers were elected for the year: President Sibyl Miller, vice president A. B. Parsons, secretary treasurer W. L. Persons.

Christmas Club W. D. Hobbs East Lorain Street Sibyl Miller A. B. Parsons W. L. Persons

Oberlin Junior Forum Meets With 26 Present

The Oberlin Junior Forum met Monday evening with Mrs. Robert Barr of Elms street, twenty six members attended. A program began with roll call and a paper on Famous National Dishes by Mrs. Paul Revers. Plans were made for a benefit bridge on February 7 at Miss Julia Phillips home on Forest street.

Oberlin Junior Forum Robert Barr Elms Street Paul Revers Julia Phillips Forest Street

Women's Auxiliary of Christ Church Plans Second Series Event

The Women's Auxiliary of Christ Church Episcopal schedules the second event in its series. Members invite attendance to participate in the program, with details to be announced.

Women’s Auxiliary of Christ Church Episcopal

Court Hears Appeal Of Suspended Chief Of State Bureau

In Columbus the Court of Appeals considered mandamus to void the suspension of Howard G. Robinson as chief of the State Bureau of Criminal Identification by State Welfare Director Margaret Allman on November 10. Robinson, represented by Isadore Topper, argued the suspension letter lacked required civil service reasons. hearings on separate civil service charges began January 17 and were moved to February 9 due to illness. The state defended the suspension as standard disciplinary action.

Columbus Court of Appeals Howard G. Robinson Newark State Bureau of Criminal Identification State Welfare Margaret Allman Robinson Allman State Civil Service Commission Isadore Topper

Elyrian Convicted In Court Today

Martin Lotzaw of Elyria was found guilty by a Common Pleas jury of a statutory offense involving a 11 year old girl. Deliberations lasted 1 hour 45 minutes. Judge D A Cook deferred sentence pending a possible motion for new trial. Lotzow testified, the sole defense witness. He remains on $2000 bond.

Martin Lotzaw Elyria D. A. Cook Lotzow Cook

Bulgaria Introduces Compulsory Air Raid and Anti Gas Training

Bulgaria announces mandatory air raid drills and anti gas training for citizens as part of national civil defense measures. The program aims to improve readiness amid regional tensions and evolving security threats.

Bulgaria

Mprphany Teas Wednesday Lecture on Paris

The event is a Wednesday afternoon gathering on January 26 at 3 p m hosted by Mrs Ben Lewis at 114 Forest Street. Professor Hayden Bogers will speak on Paris providing the principal program for attendees.

Mprphany Ben Lewis Forest Street Hayden Bogers Paris

Oberlin Exchange Club Luncheon Features Glee Club Entertainment

The High School Girls and Boys Glee Clubs furnished the program at Oberlin Inn during the regular luncheon. Each group performed separately and together as a chorus under the direction of several students. Larry Gill directed the overall program.

Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn Larry Gill

Oberlin Women host Education dept meeting and events

Mrs. J. HE Wickler hosted the Education department meeting with speaker Mrs. H. W. Hovey on Specialized Education and Vocational Guidance. Past Matrons announce a January 27 luncheon at Oberlin Tavern with Mrs. Frank Foster and Mrs. Ed Hoeh as hostesses. Also notes visits and travels involving local residents and guests from Forest Street New London Cuyahoga Falls Corbin Kentucky and East Lorain Street.

J. HE. Wickler Oberlin H. W. Hovey Eastern Stara Oberlin Tavern Frank Foster Ed Hoeh Basil Milovsoroft Forest Street George Parnell New London Henry Tulk East Lorain Street Norman Smith Elm Street John Smith Cuyahoga Falls Ralph Dailey King Street Columbus W. H. Boyers J. W. Foley Corbin Kentucky Rev T. M. Higginbothem North Pleasant Street

Remodeled Alley Inn And Its Proprietor Celebrate Birthdays

Dorr Billings marks 14 years of Alley Inn operation as the restaurant unveils a hunting lodge styled remodeling at 114 Middle Avenue. The venue features knotty pine decor, historic pistols and rifles, deer trophies, two rustic chandeliers, and a center dinner bell with local lore. Assistants John Wadsworth, Paul Blanchard, and Herb Taylor add to the anniversary.

Alley Inn Dorr Billings Middle Avenue Billings Alligator Inn Michigan John Wadsworth Paul Blanchard Herb Taylor Wadsworth Blanchard Taylor

Tobacco Spending in British Malaya Reaches 16 Million

British Malaya spent 16 million dollars on tobacco in the last year. The figure highlights strong demand for cigarettes and related products among local consumers and traders.

British Malaya

Dealer for Adding Machines in Allen Wales style ad

G. J. O'Connor advertises hand and electric adding machines for trial without obligation. Service on all makes, located at 229 E. 13th St with phone 9242.

Allen Wales Adding Machine Corp G. J. O'Connor E. 13Th St

Anti-Lynch Bill Foes See Victory, Supporters Silent

Washington January 25 Senate filibuster leaders expressed confidence the anti-lynching bill would not reach a vote as opposition, led by Byrnes and Connally, gained a swing of western senators. Supporters offered no clear prospects while housing bill conference report keeps looming, with no obstruction agreement in place.

Washington MRP Senate James F. Byrnes Tom Connally Tex Alben W. Barkley D. Ky

Filibuster Calls Box Office Flop In Senate Facts

Washington January 25 The Senate filibuster against the anti-lynching bill is described as the biggest box office flop since a 1920s boxing match. The empty chamber shows the spectacle costs taxpayers over 19 000 to print speeches and more than 5 000 daily to run. The piece contrasts past public excitement with today’s near deserted galleries and silent sessions.

Washington Senate Jack Dempsey Tommy Gibbons Miles City Mont United States Senate Sinc Huey Long

Actress Rosamond Pinchot's death linked to stage plot

Old Brookville New York January 25 1938 friends believed the play Our Town inspired actress Rosamond Pinchot 33 to kill herself The niece of former Governor Gifford Pinchot attended a play tryout in Princeton and later died in her Long Island estate garage after leaving a farewell note The Pinchot family released statements noting exhaustion and strain as factors in the tragedy

Old Brookville N. Y Rosamond Pinchot Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Jed Harris Our Town Princeton N. J Long Island William Gaston Pinchot Gaston L. I East 81St Street New York City

Expect Large Crowd At Sheep Banquet

A large crowd of Lorain County sheep raisers is expected tonight at the Oberlin M. E. Church for the annual banquet sponsored by the Lorain County Wool Growers Association and the county agricultural extension service. Principal speakers will be L. B. Palmer, noted Ohio sheepman, and L. A. Kauffman, secretary of the Ohio Wool Growers Association, Ira L. Porter of Oberlin will be toastmaster. The program will feature music by instrumental quartette of Wellington girls and others under Miss Marjorie Howe.

Lorain Oberlin Lorain County Wool Growers’ Association County Agricultural Extension Service L. B. Palmer Ohio Sheapman L. A. Kauffman Ohio Wool Growers Association Ira L. Porter Wellington Marjorie Howe

Traffic census tallies bikes and cars outside London

At 4 539 points on roads around London the census counted 14 363 188 bicycles, averaging 128 243 per hour, compared with 157 132 automobiles per hour.

London

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senator Foss Eta The Northern Savings & Loan Company Federal Home Loan Bank State of Ohio Lorain County L. D. Huffman A. D Eugene Hubbard George M. Day H. J. Egolf Henry Heidrich Geo M. Day H. J. Egolpf the Northern Savings & Loan Co Masonic Temple Townsend Club Richard Clevenger Union St Elyrian C. H Rice Brake Service Bob Rice Cedar St DeBray Body Shop Kellogg Battle Creek Castle’s Second Street Mouce Yet, i
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